Police seek help in murder probe

WICHITA FALLS - Nearly a month ago, the first murder of 2013 occurred in the early morning hours Jan. 29 in the 1000 block of Woods Street.

Thirty-five-year-old David Mays was killed when an unknown man forced his way into Mays' home and shot him, according to police. The Wichita Falls Police Department is still actively seeking witnesses and anyone with information about the murder.

Officer Robert Woodruff encouraged anyone with any information regarding the murder to come forward with their information through Crime Stoppers, and he also wanted to encourage anyone with information they would remain anonymous.

The incident occurred about 5:25 a.m. and the suspect was described as a black man about 6 feet tall, wearing a hoodie, mask and dark pants. Witnesses said the suspect got into the passenger side of a dark blue, older model, four-door car and left the scene headed east toward Holland Street.

According to WFPD, the suspect forced entry into the home and the victim argued with the suspect briefly before he was shot and killed, possibly with a handgun. Neighbors described the family as quiet and said several children lived at the home.

The family was at home when the murder occurred.

Police are asking anyone with any information relating to the crime to contact Crime Stoppers 24 hours a days, seven days a week at 940-322-9888 or for long-distance callers 1-800-322-9888.

Callers may remain anonymous, and if their information leads to an arrest and board approval, could earn up to $1,000.